Expert Answers about Coachmen

• Can Fan-Tastic Vent Ultra Breeze Trailer Roof Vent Cover # FVU1500WH be Used in Rain
• The Fan-Tastic Vent Ultra Breeze Trailer Roof Vent Cover # FVU1500WH that you referenced can be used in rain. I'd interpret what they say as "inclement weather" as a nasty thunderstorm or heavy snow. That said, if hail or heavy snow caused damage the warranty would not cover it.
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• Will Global Link RV Entry Door Kit Be Easier to Open and Close than Older Latch on RV
• Yes, going to a new lock/latch for your RV entry door like the part # 295-000019 will be a great solution. Your latch does sound like it's worn out or possibly damaged which is making it hard to use but this replacement will be easy to use and won't require constant lubrication.
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• Turn Signal Fuse Blows and Headlights Dim with Turn Signals On
• Generally speaking, when a trailer light fuse blows when the trailer is plugged in that is because of a short in that circuit. However, when a light becomes dim while another light is on that is a sign of a bad ground. Therefore, I believe you have a few issues on your trailer that will need to be looked into. If you have access to a different tow vehicle then you can determine which side the fault is on, trailer or vehicle. If not then you really just need to start tracing wires and checking...
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• Troubleshooting A Furrion RV Fireplace That Only Works With The Remote
• If the remote for your Furrion Electric RV Fireplace with Crystals # FF30SC15ABL works but the buttons do not then you either have a bad circuit board or some sort of wire disconnect within the unit. You would need to reach out to Furrion directly for a replacement board.
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• Troubleshooting Voltage Drop with New Electric Brake Assemblies on Trailer
• Some voltage drop off as power travels to each brake assembly on the trailer can be normal (within 1-2 volts of drop), especially if you have a longer trailer . If you are testing the brake output wires right before the assemblies themselves and getting 10.4 volts then this probably isn't an issue. Also make sure when you're testing for voltage that you have the brake controller set to max power and you're using the manual override (not stepping on the brake pedal). Something else that...
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• Troubleshooting Aggressive Braking Force on 2012 Coachman Freedom Express Travel Trailer
• Any trailer brake controller, if it is functioning correctly, will output the power level you have selected via its power and boost controls. This is true for both the time-delay type and for the often-preferred proportional type, such as the prodigy P2 # 90885. Since the problem seems to have self-corrected after you washed the trailer this makes me suspect that some sort of wiring problem on the trailer is the cause. You do not mention if the controller's adjustment capability returned...
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• Part Needed to Fix Dometic 320 Toilet Foot Pedal Leak
• According to my research you have a damaged water valve that could have become brittle if you left the Dometic 320 toilet out in the cold winter temps. To fix this you need to replace the water valve with part # DOM93FR.
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• How To Troubleshooting A Non-Functioning RV Stereo System
• The only real troubleshooting you can do with a radio is to check that all connections are properly secure and to check the power. Typically there is a fuse on the power wire that you can check, but since you said it powers on the fuse is most likely fine. From there you can check the voltage to see if the stereo is getting a full 12 volts with a multimeter # PT89ZR. If not then the power source is the issue. If it is getting a full 12 volts then the stereo may have internal damage and...
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• Does Weight Distribution Cause Tire Wear On A Tire's Inside Only
• It sounds like you've done a great job of reducing your tire blowout risks already so I would say this likely has more to do with the age or condition of that specific ST18580R13 tire. A weight distribution system like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37040ET should not shift excessive weight to your rear tires if it's an appropriate system for your tow setup. If it's a much higher capacity than necessary then you may be on to something there as that...
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• Troubleshooting No Brake Output Power With Prodigy P2 on 2017 Ford E450
• I am assuming you are testing while using the manual override. It should still send power with the manual override even with the trailer disconnected. If you were using the brakes on your motorhome then the problem is that you are using a proportional controller but you aren't moving so there will be no brake output. Based on the fact that the tester works for the other functions it is unlikely that the tester is failing. Since this is a new brake controller and wiring harness, it is also...
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• What Can Cause a Trailer Tire to Fail Prematurely
• Using the wrong tire pressure can cause the problems you described but it sounds like that's not your issue. I wouldn't blame it on tire scrubbing like you mentioned either. The other things to check is age (probably not case since it sounds like your tires are newer), weight capacity, and speed rating.
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• Temperature Light Flashing on a 12v Everchill Refrigerator
• It sounds like the fridge is operating normally other than the flashing temperature light. The temperature light on your Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer # 324-000119 is likely flashing because of a lack of full power to the fridge. The fridge requires 11 amps. It is likely trying to use more power than what is available, which is why the lights are flashing but the compressor is still running. That would be why you're not seeing a loss of cooling. You can try backing the temperature...
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• Should Trailer Breakaway Kit Cause Assemblies to Hum
• The breakaway setup should still activate the brakes to the point you can hear the magnets hum. The fact you can't hear yours means your setup isn't working currently. It's possible you have a dead breakaway battery or the wiring has issues but I attached a help article on troubleshooting breakaway systems for you to check out as well.
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• Replacement 12V Switch for Solera Power Awning with Slow Retraction
• That is exactly what it sounds like is going on. for your situation I recommend checking the wiring on the back of the switch to make sure it's clean and has solid connections. If it looks like it needs to be replaced then you just need the switch itself: - Black Switch # LC285500 - White Switch # LC285499 Just be sure to follow the wiring instructions that come with the switch if you end up replacing it.
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• Troubleshooting Steps on 2016 Coachmen 29 SB Motorhome
• There is a sensor that is intended for obstruction detection that will stop the extending and retract if it were to hit an obstacle. It sounds like this is malfunctioning as it shouldn't detect stepping pressure when fully extended as an obstacle and even so should retract fully not 50%. If your step is fully extending and retracting without this pressure, we can eliminate the possibility of a switch issue on the door. We can also eliminate the motor and gearing. That leaves the control...
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• Replacement Tailgate Top Seal for Pace Edwards Retractable Tonneau Covers
• In order to install the Replacement Tailgate Top Seal for Pace Edwards Retractable Tonneau Covers # PE99CV you will need to start with the tonneau cover completely open. You'll then remove the tonneau railing caps or stop blocks, remove the 2 hex screws at the tailgate of the tonneau rails and remove the rear clamps. You'll then want to lift the end of the rail up to remove an inner screw that will reveal itself (one on each side) and need to be removed with a phillips head screwdriver....
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• What Does OL Code of Tekonsha Brake Controller Indicate
• The OL (overload) error message on Tekonsha brake controllers like # TK94FR tends to suggest that there is a problem in your trailer's brake circuit wiring. You can start by inspecting both the vehicle and trailer connectors for any signs of corrosion or trapped dirt that could cause two circuits to become bridged together. Check both sides of each connector and clean/replace as needed. Also check the trailer's entire brake circuit wire from the trailer connector all the way along the...
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• Tread Lite Power Steps Won't Extend
• I spoke to my contact at Lippert and they informed me that you need to check that you are getting 1.5 to 3 amps coming from the control module. If you are, then test the brake by adding power and ground to the brake leads. (polarity doesn’t matter). I’m suspecting that the brake is bad and not releasing or the brake pad is seized to the pressure plate. I have attached a wiring diagram for you. Please let me know what you come back with and the part number of your steps if replacement parts...
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• Troubleshooting Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller Sending Minimal Power with Brake Pedal Depressed
• I have good news. As you mentioned in your question, the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160 is a proportional unit. This means that the controller is going to send a brake output back to the 7-Way in proportion to the vehicle's deceleration. Because of this it will send minimal power when testing it by depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle is parked. The manual override will always send back full power which is why you got 14V when applying it. This essentially means...
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• Lippert PSX1 RV Stabilizer Motors Not Working When Installed on RV
• I spoke with the folks at Lippert who tell me that your issue sounds like a ground problem. The fact that you can get the motors to operate independently of the coach by directly attaching them to a battery would tend to confirm a poor ground connection. I've provided a wiring diagram for the Lippert PSX1 stabilizer.
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